dai vernon - cups and balls (by Ganson, Lewis 1978)

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dai vernon - cups and balls (by Ganson, Lewis 1978)

Postby jameswild » Apr 22nd, '09, 08:08



for a booklet that is only 20 pages it seems a bit pricey, but I'm quite tempted.

does any one have this?
is it mainly technique or routine?
i've found a few copies at around £25 is it worth it?

looking forward to your replies on this one....

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Postby Shufton » Apr 24th, '09, 15:26

I can't comment on price - that can be a bit arbitrary. You should know, though, that the Vernon routine is the basis for 99% of the routines out there today. I'm not saying this is a good thing - I would love to see some creativity. I can give you a long list of C&B routines that are very much NOT Vernon's, and are wonderful. Fred Kapps and Ross Bertram (who had several completely different routines) spring to mind, but there are many, many more.


You might be able to find a cheaper copy.

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Postby daleshrimpton » Apr 24th, '09, 15:32

would you not be better off buying a copy of ganson's dai vernon book?

vernons cups and balls is in there.


it costs between 25 and 30 pounds new, and has far more than just the one effect in it, ( which is the same as the one on the pamphlet)

top secret have it in stock...

http://www.topsecretmagic.co.uk/books.html

also check ebay, as it often comes up on there too.

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Postby mark lewis » Apr 24th, '09, 17:40

I second the recommendation for the Dai Vernon book of Magic. I think it almost essential reading for anyone in magic who has an interest in sleight of hand.

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Postby richard_kingstone » Apr 26th, '09, 16:33

Yup the Dai Vernon book is a must and does contain the full cups and balls routine.

However if you can't afford the £30 odd for the book then I've just found the cups and balls booklet available from Magic Books By Post for £4.99

http://www.magicbooksbypost.co.uk/shop/shop.php?action=full&id=879

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